Belknap County Superior Court

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Oct 28, 2007 at 3:15 AMOct 28, 2007 at 6:23 AM

LACONIA — A Penacook man who was convicted of cocaine has violated the terms of his probation and been sentenced to six months in jail.

Daniel Piwoski, 23, 26 Bluffs Drive, was found "chargeable" by Judge Larry Smukler sitting in Belknap County Superior Court after probation officials reported that the defendant tested positive for the use of cocaine and marijuana.

Smukler recommended to correctional authorities that Piwoski be eligible for work release consistent with administrative regulations and receive drug and alcohol treatment and counseling. The defendant was additionally placed on probation for one year and is to participate meaningfully and complete any counseling, treatment or educational programs as directed by correctional authorities. The court further ordered that Piwoski is to submit to an additional evaluation by a licensed alcohol and drug abuse counselor within 60 days of his release and comply with all recommendations as rules of his probation. Attorney Ted Barnes represented the defendant.

A city man who pleaded guilty to being a felon in possession of a pistol and shotgun has received a suspended state prison term.

Brendon A. Hebert, 24, 24 Summer St., Apt. 2, was sentenced to one to three years in the state prison, suspended by Smukler. The suspended sentence may be imposed after a hearing brought by the state within seven years. Hebert was additionally placed on probation for five years. The judge warned that if Hebert associates with felons it will be considered a violation of probation. Public defender John Bresaw represented the defendant.

A Meredith woman who pleaded guilty to driving after being deemed a habitual offender and disobeying a police officer has been sentenced to jail.

Meghan Batchelder, 22, 29 Weed Road, was sentenced to 12 months in the Merrimack County House of Corrections jail commencing Nov. 18 at 5 p.m. The sentence is to be served concurrent with another Merrimack County sentence.

Smukler further ordered that Batchelder be placed on probation for two years.

On the disobeying charge she was sentenced to 12 months in the House of Corrections, suspended on good behavior and compliance with all terms of the court's order. She was also placed on probation for two y ears and is to participate meaningfully and complete any counseling, treatment or educational programs as directed by correctional authorities. Attorney William Woodbury represented the defendant.

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